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solo mum by choice šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§, public health researcher at Burnet Institute, world traveller, cat lover, bibliophile and vegetarian She/her

Joined June 2010
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Despite the rise of advanced porn-blocking technologies to protect minors, parents and children still prefer open conversations about online risks, and doubt the effectiveness of digital age verification: new study published today in @jmirpub. burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… @megscl
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The Australian Government plans to set a minimum age limit for social media. Burnet Institute's @megscl (A/Prof Megan Lim) spoke to @radionz about the benefits and risks, including the social connection young people gain from social media. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…
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"Young people tell us that porn is changing their perceptions of sex and relationships. Based on research and co-design with young people, we've created The Gist – a guide to foster healthy, positive connections," said A/Prof @megscl Explore: thegist.org.au/ #WSHD2024
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A/Prof Megan Lim retweeted
Looking for a mixed methods PhD opportunity with a great team trying to better understand #ecig use in #youngpeople #Gippsland ? @megscl @BurnetInstitute #qual #quant #codesign aurecruitment.actionhrm.com/…
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Looking for a new job in sexual health research? aurecruitment.actionhrm.com/… - Research Assistant / Research Officer - Public Health @BurnetInstitute
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Hi tweeps, we are doing some work to inform the rollout of the free pads and tampon scheme in Victoria. We are looking to speak to trans and nb people about their needs for this program. Get in touch via redcap.link/sujz1crh (or details below) for more info
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Has anyone made a tool yet that just follows everyone on mastodon that you follow on twitter?
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#aaah2022 @Marson_Katrina says young people are starting to make connections between their lack of school sex education, and the sexual violence they experience around them
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Successful advocacy should establish aims, objectives, frame the issue, and advocate for specific solutions, @cristyn_davies tells #aaah2022
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Jean Hinchcliffe from school strike for climate tells #AAAH2022 she found her power through organising and collaborating with other young people
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Georgia Carr's @georgiacarrsyd research into consent education shows that all examples were negative and non consensual, there were no positive examples of consent #AAAH2022
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And a great comparison between consensual and pleasurable sex #AAAH2022
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And an outline of positive consent
A/Prof Megan Lim retweeted
What do young people want in an online STI testing service? If you’re aged 16-29 years, please do our survey to help us develop our online STI testing service! melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.c…
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A/Prof Megan Lim retweeted
The extent to which people want to make 'young people living healthier lives' a problem is one of fascinating aspects of studying the decline in youth drinking. 🧵
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A/Prof Megan Lim retweeted
We are looking for a Diversity & Inclusion Manager to join our HR team @BurnetInstitute You will work closely with me as the Chair of our Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Committee on implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting linkedin.com/jobs/view/32197…
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Why has wearing a mask become such a political statement? This country is so depressing.
Are they running some kind of non-randomised trial on mask effectiveness?
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Why are we going backwards? Including all birthing parents doesn't take anything away from mothers.
Replying to @billshortenvcuc
3/3 They will be replaced with new forms that use the word mother, not birthing parent, which is consistent with other Medicare forms.
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Yay! I just finished this book yesterday and it was excellent
A big congratulations to our 2022 Miles Franklin Award winner Jennifer Down for her novel Bodies of Light published by @text_publishing. #MFLA2022 #MilesFranklin supported by @perpetual_ltd, @CopyrightAgency Cultural Fund, and ABC @radionational.
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